newtothis
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Buy a rake.
Please help Stihl BG55 Leaf Blower
- Thread starter Ribtecer
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2Tizwoz
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Small engines like these have diaphragm carburettors. A connection to the crankcase causes the diaphragm to flutter and there are rubber valves, part of the diaphragm, which prevent fuel returning to the tank. The diaphragm works as a pump so the engine continues to work irrespective of the position of the engine. Gravity isn't available as the tank is frequently below the carburettor.
An intake air leak or dirt in the valve can cause the problem.
These are for a Stihl machine Bottom left is the valves.
An intake air leak or dirt in the valve can cause the problem.
These are for a Stihl machine Bottom left is the valves.
2Tizwoz
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Check the rubber fuel hose for leaks. If it sucks air it can cause the problem.
Sybarite
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With respect to boating: on windless days sit in the cockpit and aim blower at the mainsail....
tico
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Left field suggestion...Sometimes the fuel hose in the tank gets softened and under negative pressure , can flatten and refuse to let fuel through.
RivalRedwing
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I wouldn't do any more until the new spark plug is fitted, why is it taking 2 weeks for delivery?
Sybarite
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JumbleDuck
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You'll notice that the wheels shown when he is emptying the bucket are not the same as those when he is whizzing around. That's because in all the moving shots the bucket is sitting on an electric skateboard. Sorry.
Mark-1
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Although Myth Busters did this and they got the "blowing on a sail from withing the boat"to (unexpectedly) propel a sailing boat. Obvs it wasn't creating the drive in the usual 'wind over sail' way we know and love, but it moved the boat forward.
Ribtecer
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***Update***
£12 new carb arrived from eBay. Fitted and primed with fuel and bang, it fired into life.
Many thanks for all the help & assistance.
Toby
£12 new carb arrived from eBay. Fitted and primed with fuel and bang, it fired into life.
Many thanks for all the help & assistance.
Toby